The Multi-Country Office for UN Women, based in Suva, and Oceania Rugby have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, which they say reinforces their joint commitment to increasing the role of women and girls as players, coaches and administrators in the sport right across the Pacific.

The Brisbane Broncos temporarily move up to second place with an emphatic win over defending premier Cronulla, after the Newcastle Knights secured a third successive win, beating the top-four-chasing Eels 29-10.

The AFL and NRL's sheer, frustrating futility in trying to establish professional sports franchises on the Gold Coast is continuing apace amid the Suns and Titans' ongoing foibles, writes Richard Hinds.